Stephanie Thacker
Judge Stephanie Thacker is a federal appellate judge for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, nominated by President Barack Obama. Known for her commitment to upholding constitutional rights, she recently played a pivotal role in a case involving the wrongful deportation of a native Salvadoran, emphasizing the government's obligation to provide due process.
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Judge Stephanie Thacker was part of the three-judge panel that denied the DOJ's request regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Dem senator meets with Abrego Garcia; El Salvador says inmate will remain in custody
United States· 2025-04-18
Judge Stephanie Thacker was part of the three-judge panel that denied the DOJ's request regarding Garcia.
Federal appeals court denies DOJ bid to block return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador prisonUnited States· 2025-04-17Judge Stephanie Thacker noted that the government has made no effort to demonstrate Abrego Garcia's gang membership.
Kilmar in El Salvador: Supreme Court orders Trump team to undo deportation disaster
India· 2025-04-11
Judge Stephanie Thacker wrote that deporting Abrego Garcia 'most assuredly' violated his Fifth Amendment right to due process.
US Supreme Court briefly pauses order to return deportee from El Salvador
New Zealand· 2025-04-08
